Metroland Summer Editorial Internship

Metroland Media is a dynamic media powerhouse, delivering vital news to millions of readers across Ontario. We publish six award-winning daily newspapers — including the Hamilton Spectator and Waterloo Region Record — alongside 27 websites covering communities from Ottawa Valley to Niagara and Parry Sound to Toronto.

We don’t just report the news; we strengthen our communities. Our newsrooms fuse the expertise of our trained journalists with first-party data and local insights, keeping citizens informed on the issues that matter most. We are committed to the future of journalism, offering ongoing training to ensure we stay abreast of trends and lead the industry.

Join us to learn from seasoned journalists and make a real impact in Ontario.  

Our Commitment to Diversity
We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.

Metroland is offering up to 10 paid summer internships for students currently enrolled in, or graduating this year from, a journalism or a related post-secondary program. This four-month contract is designed to be a launchpad for your career, immersing you in a real-world newsroom and providing you with meaningful hands-on reporting experience.

Positions are available in newsrooms across Ontario. Candidates will be asked to identify their newsroom preference when submitting their application. Successful candidates will be assigned to a host newsroom based on availability and preference.

What You Will Do

• Work directly with editors and full-time staff to produce original, high-quality, trustworthy journalism for our communities.
• Participate in our established training program to develop your reporting and research abilities in a supportive environment.
• Attend team meetings and actively contribute to content planning discussions.
• Use your news judgment to translate complex information into digestible stories that matter to our readers.
• Monitor social media and community networks to identify breaking news and trending local stories.

Details

• You must be a current or graduating post-secondary student who is eligible to work in Ontario.
• Summer internship runs from May to August 2026.
• You must be able to work full-time hours, which may include weekend, evening and statutory holiday shifts.
• You must have access to reliable personal transportation.
• This role is represented by Unifor Local 87-M.
• Salary is dependent on location ($20.77 – $22.25/hour).
• Please note: we cannot accommodate volunteers, short-term placements, or co-op students

How to apply

To apply, upload a single PDF to our online portal containing:

• Your original pitch (cover letter): In 100 words or less, tell us why local news is important to you.
• Resume.
• Three published examples of your journalism:
  • Links must be accessible (no paywalls).
  • Clips from campus newspapers or independent/community outlets are welcome.

Application should demonstrate the energy and passion for local news that makes you a good fit for Metroland.

Deadline to apply: Feb 13, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this program; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by March 6, 2026.

This posting is for new positions. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring managers.

You are

• Passionate about local news and well-versed in Canadian Press Style.
• Motivated, organized and able to juggle multiple deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable with social media tools and digital storytelling formats.
• Able to build professional relationships easily with colleagues and community members.
• Capable of working effectively in a hybrid environment — collaborating remotely and travelling within the community for assignments and to a central location for training.

AODA
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI for initial screening and assessment; however, all final selection decisions are made by our Hiring Managers.